my car has 45k on it now n i noticed that when im in traffic n im slipping the clutch to take off from a stop that it makes a weird howling noise.. almost sounds like i have a copper puck clutch in the car. it feels good tho. no slipping or signs of wear other than the noise. i do sit in alot of stop n go traffic on the way home from work for about an hr everyday so im sure that played a role in whatever it is.. (u think i should take it to a dealer? i think im out of warranty n even if im in still idk if they cover this?)

 

Whether you're warranty is up or not, it costs nothing to go ask your dealer.

 

when do you think the clutch will wear out to the point of needing replacement?

i'm at 40K miles. I drive it relatively hard, but not too many take-offs from a dead stop. I don't ride the clutch ..

and how much will it be to replace including labor?

thanks

 

IDK. If you know how to drive, cluthes can last a very very long time. My '94 Accord has 198k on it and still has the original cluth.

 

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i just spent way to much time trying to decode the last part of your message.

but ya, take it to the dealer and ask,

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it never hurts to ask

 

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I must express that my mom had this car for the first 130k or so miles of it's life, so it was completely babied and the never run to its full potential until I bought it from her. I too know how to drive a manual car, but 198k is a lot on an original clutch. I am just saying, it is rare to see them last that long so most won't. But, 40k is way too soon to be replacing a clutch, IMO.

 

i think my 95 accord makes the same noise.